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Thursday, 23 March 2023 19:34

Bishop Michael Kennedy installed as Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle

Bishop Michael Kennedy officially committed to his role as the Ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle on St Patrick’s Day at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton in Newcastle. …

Thursday, 23 March 2023 19:20

Not a Stereotype

Eaglehawk parishioner, Kobi Paine, sheds some light on why the world still needs World Autism Awareness Day. “Every day, autistic people battle with a stereotype;…

Thursday, 23 March 2023 19:02

Reflection on the Solemnity of St Patrick and the Tenth Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis

Director of Mission and Pastoral Life, Dr Chris Cotter, reflects on the “deep awareness of identity and purpose” of two prophetic Christian leaders; Pope Francis,…

Wednesday, 08 March 2023 12:28

Online Follow Up for Local Action

On Thursday 2 March two online follow-up meetings were held to provide opportunities for participants at the Diocesan Assembly to share updates on their local…

Wednesday, 08 March 2023 10:01

2023 Sandhurst Calendar

The 2023 Sandhurst Calendar includes key diocesan events. It can be downloaded as a pdf.

Wednesday, 08 March 2023 09:43

Newly Ordained Reflect on Priestly Ministry

A group of newly ordained priests from the Sandhurst, Ballarat and Sale Diocese's are gathering for an in-service with the topic, 'Reflections on Lived Experience…

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:58

St Patrick's Day celebration of Irish Culture

The Central Victorian Irish Association and City of Greater Bendigo Library will help to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a 'Golden Hour of Irish Music,…

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:50

New Mass Setting evokes Care for Our Common Home

Not many priests can say they’ve concelebrated Mass at a Cathedral while a Mass setting they have composed is debuting. This, however, is the lived…

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:45

Top Marks for St Joseph’s Benalla and St Mary’s Mooroopna

St Joseph’s Benalla and St Mary’s Mooroopna have been identified by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as high-performing schools. Chief Executive Officer…

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:34

Fr Jackson Saunders appointed WYD Chaplain

Bishop Shane has appointed Fr Jackson Saunders as Chaplain for the Sandhurst Pilgrimage to World Youth Day (WYD) in Portugal. Fr Jackson says that as…

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:26

Oceans Interwoven with Future Hopes of All Peoples, Bishops of Oceania

While gathering in Suva last month, the Bishops of Oceania prepared a statement, The Oceans of the World are Interwoven with the Future Hopes of…

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 23:01

Ripples on Waters of Sandhurst

Dr Elissa Roper threw a skipping stone into the waters of Sandhurst catalysing infinitely expanding ripples of synodality throughout the Diocese at the inaugural Sandhurst…

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 22:53

Top Scholars awarded Hansen Scholarship

Three students who graduated from Sandhurst Schools in 2022 have been awarded the prestigious Hansen Scholarship from Melbourne University. The trio graduated from their respective…

Wednesday, 01 March 2023 14:32

One year on, devastation and displacement remain in Ukraine

After twelve months of conflict in Ukraine, the toll on civilians has been catastrophic. Thousands have been killed, many more injured, millions forced to flee,…

Wednesday, 01 March 2023 12:59

Caritas Australia raises over $1 million for Türkiye-Syria earthquake

Since the devastating Türkiye-Syria earthquake on February 6, Caritas Australia has raised more than $1 million for the Türkiye-Syria earthquake appeal.

Wednesday, 01 March 2023 11:36

Three Sandhurst Students awarded Hansen Scholarship

Three students from Sandhurst Schools have been awarded the prestigious Hansen Scholarship from Melbourne University for achieving academic success and demonstrating a commitment to their…